Third-party funding

Third-party funding often plays an important role in the assessment of scientific performance. What is judged as adequate or outstanding third-party funding depends strongly on the respective subject context or research area. The nationwide averages in the respective subject area are usually used as a benchmark.

For universities, too, the third-party funds raised can be important when filling professorships, since, due to the performance-based allocation of funds, the amount of a university's basic funding also depends on how much third-party funding is raised by its staff.

We have compiled some information on this topic in the Funding section. We also offer you ongoing opportunities to learn more about third-party funding applications and funding formats.